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MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) - Update (6:15 a.m.)A judge will decide this morning whether Marco Perez should be granted a bond to be released from jail.Perez's bond hearing will be held at 8:30 a.m. Mobile Metro Jail, according to District Attorney... Read More.

GULFPORT, MS (WLOX) - Nineteen teachers from across South Mississippi are getting help with their lessons on environmental science thanks to Mississippi Power. This week, the company awarded about $12,000 in grant money to be used for equipment, supplies, and class projects.

2019 is looking up for historic areas of Harrison County with a $54 million mixed-use development proposed in downtown Biloxi and a restaurant added to the Holiday Inn and water park opening soon at Centennial Plaza in Gulfport.More will be known about plans for downtown Biloxi on Tuesday when... Read More.

PASCAGOULA, MS (WLOX) - Pascagoula city leaders are considering several tax increases to help cover a $14 million deficit that was uncovered by an audit this past summer.Mayor Dane Maxwell, city manager/attorney Ryan Frederic, and assistant... Read More.

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) - Airbus will begin hiring for its new A220 assembly line this week. The company expects to hire 600 employees for the newest final assembly line planned for the Port City. Aircraft Structure/Installation Mechanics, Installers for Aircraft Cabin Furnishings and Aircraft Electricians are needed in the first... Read More.

GEORGE COUNTY, MS (WLOX) - Two new wood pellet facilities in South Mississippi are expected to bring hundreds of jobs and economic growth to Jackson and George counties.George County announced Monday that the board of supervisors voted... Read More.